St Margaret’s Church in Syleham is one of the typical ’round tower’ churches of the area, but is unusual both in shape and in its delightful setting. The church is situated on the bank of the River Waveney, a location which may have been chosen to facilitate baptism or, more likely, because of its key strategic position. The causeway which now snakes through woodland to the church once continued over the river into Norfolk and would have been an important route. A wooden cross, donated to commemorate the Millennium, marks the entrance to the causeway and snowdrops and daffodils adorn the lane in Spring. An isolated sand lens, the site is unique in the Waveney Valley and has been designated a County Wildlife Site by Suffolk County Council. The churchyard is managed for wild flowers by volunteers.
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Regular Services
First Sunday
Messy Church for all in the benefice. Creative activities and games, story and song and a scrumptious tea. At Syleham Village Hall (IP21 4LT) at 4pm. Free and for everyone but children must bring an adult! More on our Facebook page.
Second Sunday
No service, but we are welcome at other churches in the benefice, the nearest being Hoxne (11.15am Morning Prayer) or or Wingfield (11.15am Holy Communion)
Third Sunday
Village Praise at 10am – a short and simple service followed by coffee and chat. This is now a joint service with the congregation of Wingfield Church.
Fourth Sunday
Holy Communion at 9.30am (using Book of Common Prayer)When there is a fifth Sunday in any month, we join with the Benefice. Details of current services are found on the notice board at the top of the church or can be obtained from the churchwarden, Mrs Mary Lewis, on this email or 01379 669258.
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